Lahore

Temples & religious sites

Badshahi Mosque

A mosque built in the 17th century on the order of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, and one of Lahore's defining landmarks. Its grand scale and spacious courtyards draw many travelers.

Parks & gardens

Shalamar Gardens

A Mughal-era garden in Lahore, laid out by Emperor Shah Jahan. It's a pleasant place for a leisurely stroll amid the atmosphere of a bygone dynasty.

Temples & religious sites

Wazir Khan Mosque

A 17th-century Mughal-era mosque in Lahore, built on the orders of governor Wazir Khan during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. Construction took seven years, and it pairs well with a visit to the nearby Shahi Hammam bathhouse.

Heritage & monuments

Tomb of Jahangir

The Tomb of Jahangir is the mausoleum of Mughal emperor Jahangir, located in Shahdara Bagh on the banks of the Ravi River in Lahore and built in 1637. Its interior and exterior, decorated with frescoes, marble, and intricate pietra dura work, are the main highlights.

Museums & galleries

Lahore Museum

A museum in Lahore founded in 1865 during the British colonial era. It remains one of the most visited museums in Pakistan today.

Temples & religious sites

Moti Masjid

A 17th-century mosque within Lahore Fort, a small yet exquisite structure built of white marble. It was constructed under Mughal emperor Jahangir and later refined, and stands close to the fort's main entrance, Alamgiri Gate, making it easy to visit both together.

Heritage & monuments

Tomb of Nur Jahan

The Tomb of Nur Jahan is the 17th-century mausoleum of a Mughal empress, located in the Shahdara area of Lahore, Pakistan. Built of red sandstone, it makes for a good visit alongside the nearby Mughal-era monuments.

Temples & religious sites

Mosque of Mariyam Zamani Begum

A 17th-century mosque within the old Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan, built by Mariyam-uz-Zamani, wife of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Constructed between 1611 and 1614 during Jahangir's reign, it offers a glimpse of Mughal architecture.